U.S. Mining Sites Dump 50M Gallons of Fouled Wastewater DailyU.S. Mining Sites Dump 50M Gallons of Fouled Wastewater DailyOfficials have yet to complete work including basic risk analyses on about 80 percent of abandoned mining sites on federal lands.Associated PressAssociated Press
Wyoming's Cloud Peak Energy Cuts 15 Salaried JobsWyoming's Cloud Peak Energy Cuts 15 Salaried JobsCloud Peak owns the Antelope and Cordero Rojo mines in Wyoming and the Spring Creek mine in Montana.Associated PressAssociated Press
Judge Won’t Block Energy Panel’s Work, But Lets Case ProceedJudge Won’t Block Energy Panel’s Work, But Lets Case ProceedThe panel is supposed to find ways to remove barriers to drilling and mining while making sure taxpayers aren't shortchanged by energy companies.Associated PressAssociated Press
New Mining Claims Banned on Public Land Near YellowstoneNew Mining Claims Banned on Public Land Near YellowstoneMost of the land is within the Custer Gallatin National Forest, but the underground minerals are overseen by the Interior Department.Associated PressAssociated Press
Zinke Expected to OK Block on Mining Claims Near YellowstoneZinke Expected to OK Block on Mining Claims Near YellowstoneDavis says he expects Zinke to sign a 20-year mineral withdrawal for lands in the Paradise Valley and Gardiner Basin.Associated PressAssociated Press
U.S. Agency Endorses Plan to Block New Mining Near YellowstoneU.S. Agency Endorses Plan to Block New Mining Near YellowstoneAn identical bill sponsored by Republican U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte is pending in the House.Associated PressAssociated Press
Study Looks at Ways to Control Dust Coal Miners BreatheStudy Looks at Ways to Control Dust Coal Miners BreatheThe report also said stronger machinery and faster coal-loading is kicking up more dust.Associated PressAssociated Press
BLM Withdraws Lander-area Public Land From MiningBLM Withdraws Lander-area Public Land From MiningThe BLM worked with Lander Cycling, the International Mountain Bike Association and the community to enhance the local recreational area southeast of Lander.Tom MortonTom Morton
U.S. Agency Asked to Investigate Miner’s Reclamation BondsU.S. Agency Asked to Investigate Miner’s Reclamation BondsWestmoreland disclosed last month in an annual report submitted to securities regulators that it was considering filing for bankruptcy protection.Associated PressAssociated Press
Plan to Block New Gold Mining Near Yellowstone Moves AheadPlan to Block New Gold Mining Near Yellowstone Moves AheadThe U.S. Forest Service released a draft environmental assessment on Thursday.Associated PressAssociated Press